Discovery of 20 Pipe Bombs during a Search Operation in Ardee, Co. Louth, 7th May 2025.

Issue Date: 07/05/2025

Gardaí attached to the Divisional Drug Unit based at Drogheda Garda station conducted an intelligence led operation linked to the seizure of cannabis valued at €190,000 that took place on Tuesday 29th April, 2025 in Ardee, Co. Louth.

During the course of the search a total of 20 pipe bombs were located. A cordon was established and the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team attended the scene.

The EOD team examined the suspect devices and subsequently made them safe. The devices were removed from the area for further examination and the cordon lifted.

Investigations ongoing.